1981 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN: 1G1AY8761B5100001

$100,000

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Seller details

  • Auction

    Barrett-Jackson

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 23 - Jan 28, 2011

  • Lot

    441

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1G1AY8761B5100001

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    17 M

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    8-cyl.

  • Horsepower

    190

  • Induction

    4bbl Carb

  • Interior Color

    Camel

  • Exterior Color

    Beige

  • Generation

    1968-1982 Chevrolet Corvette

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Vehicle details

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Equipment

The first Bowling Green built Corvette, preserved as a time capsule with 17 miles from new, but three owners including Bill and Kevin Adams and the Ralph Braun Foundation. Sold as a pair with 0441.1, the last St. Louis built Corvette with proceeds to the Ralph Braun Foundation. No Reserve.

Market commentary

This is not an especially wonderful Corvette, except for its place in history as the first Bowling Green car. It and its counterpart, the last off the St. Louis line, are surprisingly modestly priced, despite its age, and will occupy a place of pride in any collection of Corvettes or American automobiles.

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